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Lenzy Pipkins: Waived by Detroit

by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

Pipkins was waived by the Lions on Monday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Pipkins was waived to make space on the 53-man roster while Detroit attempts to manage a slew of offensive injuries. The 25-year-old did not log a single defensive snap with the Lions this season, and will be free to search for a depth role elsewhere in the league if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

Pipkins was claimed off waivers by the Lions on Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Pipkins figures to provide some depth in the backend for Detroit, who is nursing injuries to both Teez Tabor (groin) and Jamal Agnew (knee) at the moment. It's unlikely that Pipkins will take on a role of great magnitude with the defense, but there's opportunity for growth in Motown.

The 24-year-old cornerback was cut by the Colts to make room for free agent safety Mike Mitchell. Pipkins has seen action in 13 games during his NFL career, recording 26 tackles (17 solo). He'll now be subject to waivers before getting an opportunity to sign elsewhere.

Pipkins was promoted to Indianapolis' active roster Thursday, Andrew Walker of the team's official site reports.

Pipkins rejoins the Colts' 53-man roster after having been waived by the team in September. With Kenny Moore (concussion) and Quincy Wilson (concussion) both ruled out for Thursday's game against the Patriots, Pipkins will likely serve as a rotational cornerback for Indianapolis in Week 5.